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so, ed, why montana? >> reporter: well, kyra, look, this president realizes, that as you noted, in big sky country, a lot of people do not trust the federal government. i talked to very top white house aides who say, look, in private they admit that the president's critics have gained a lot of ground by really harping on this argument that it's a federal takeover of the health care system. and the president's aides say in private, look, after all the federal bailouts, the auto industry, banks, et cetera, people are fed up with the federal government getting involved in their lives. they realize that at the white house. and so they're trying to push back on that. and the president coming to what might not be that friendly territory. he certainly made a strong run here in the mountain west. won some of the states like colorado and nevada, but did not win montana. he came close. but he tried to show in the campaign last year that he was not afraid to go to states like this that many democrats have given up i
so, ed, why montana? >> reporter: well, kyra, look, this president realizes, that as you noted, in big sky country, a lot of people do not trust the federal government. i talked to very top white house aides who say, look, in private they admit that the president's critics have gained a lot of ground by really harping on this argument that it's a federal takeover of the health care system. and the president's aides say in private, look, after all the federal bailouts, the auto industry,...
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caller: mike emanuel with the president in montana. house speaker nancy pelosi has apparently changed her mind about people who act up during meetings with politicians. earlier this week in a newspaper cnewspaper article cod with majority leader steny hoyer, pelosi called recent protests at healthcare reform town halls, quote, unamerican, and part of what she said was "an ugly campaign to disrupt public meetings," but three years ago, anti-war protestors repeatedly interrupted a pelosi event in san francisco, and she didn't seem to mind at all. >> let me chose with this on the democrats and how we see ourselves and how i hope we are lepful. when frank lynn roosevelt died and i draw great inspiration of him because he is a disrupter and i'm a fan of disrupters, people who make change. >> one thing many of those town hall protestors are upset about is end-of-life counseling in the house bill. this week, some senators said that that provision will not be in their reform packet. correspondent caroline shively reports on a controversy that
caller: mike emanuel with the president in montana. house speaker nancy pelosi has apparently changed her mind about people who act up during meetings with politicians. earlier this week in a newspaper cnewspaper article cod with majority leader steny hoyer, pelosi called recent protests at healthcare reform town halls, quote, unamerican, and part of what she said was "an ugly campaign to disrupt public meetings," but three years ago, anti-war protestors repeatedly interrupted a...
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will the president's plan fly in red-state montana? we'll ask brian schweitzer in just a few minutes. >>> in philadelphia, kickoff for the michael vick comeback tour. fresh out of prison, the football star now reports to the philadelphia eagles, signing a two-year deal, potentially worth $6 million. more than enough incentive to stay on message. >> i knew it was wrong and i felt it was wrong. and i was wrong for what i did. at that point in time, my life was wrong, and it was unnecessary. it was totally unnecessary and uncalled for. i'm glad that i got the opportunity at a second chance. everybody deserves a second chance. but you only get one shot at a second chance. if i can, you know, help moran mall more animals that i hurt, then i'm contributing. if i can help more than i hurt, i'm contributing. try to do more good than bad. >> jeff laurie, a self-prescribed extreme animal lover is convinced that vick has changed his ways. but has he? >>> in taiwan, a desperate fight for survival. thousands displaced by the most serious flooding i
will the president's plan fly in red-state montana? we'll ask brian schweitzer in just a few minutes. >>> in philadelphia, kickoff for the michael vick comeback tour. fresh out of prison, the football star now reports to the philadelphia eagles, signing a two-year deal, potentially worth $6 million. more than enough incentive to stay on message. >> i knew it was wrong and i felt it was wrong. and i was wrong for what i did. at that point in time, my life was wrong, and it was...
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presiden obama flew to montana, in a conservative town in a conservative state, to hold a town hall meeting and press his case for health care reform. while it was generally a friendly audience, the president specifically asked to hear from his critics. >> keep getting the bull, that's all we get is bull. you can't tell us how you're going to pay for this. but you have no money. the only way you're going to get that money is to raise our taxes. >> you are absolutely right that i can't cover another 46 million people for free. even after reeliminate some of the waste and we've gotten the savings from within the health care system, that's only two-thirds. and the other third, we would have to find additional revenue, but it wouldn't come on the backs of the middle class. >> while dozens of town halls are being held across the country, a lot of the action is happening in washington. groups with a keen interest in how health care plays out, and with deep pockets, are all hiring capitol hill lobbyists and doing so at a break taking rate. here's david wright. >> reporter: today in bozeman, montan
presiden obama flew to montana, in a conservative town in a conservative state, to hold a town hall meeting and press his case for health care reform. while it was generally a friendly audience, the president specifically asked to hear from his critics. >> keep getting the bull, that's all we get is bull. you can't tell us how you're going to pay for this. but you have no money. the only way you're going to get that money is to raise our taxes. >> you are absolutely right that i...
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when we come back, we're going back to montana. we're going to speak with that gentleman from the nra, a supporter of the national rifle association who asked that question of president obama on whether or not he was going to go forward and raise taxes in order to pay for health care reform. ( siren blaring ) special interest groups are trying to block progress on health care reform, derailing the debate with myths and scare tactics. desperately trying to stop you from discovering that reform won't force you to give up your current coverage. you'll still be able to choose your doctor and insurance plan. tell congress not to let myths get in the way of fixing what's broken with health care. learn the facts at healthactionnow.org. wellbeing. we're all striving for it. purina cat chow helps you nuture it in your cat... with a full family of excellent nutrition... and helpful resources. ♪ purina cat chow. share a better life. >>> john lemon is monitoring other stories important incoming to "the situation room." what's going on? >>> t
when we come back, we're going back to montana. we're going to speak with that gentleman from the nra, a supporter of the national rifle association who asked that question of president obama on whether or not he was going to go forward and raise taxes in order to pay for health care reform. ( siren blaring ) special interest groups are trying to block progress on health care reform, derailing the debate with myths and scare tactics. desperately trying to stop you from discovering that reform...
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he tells us the president is mixing business with pleasure in big sky montana. >> reporter: sure, montana is a nice place to visit this time of year. the president had more on his mind than fly fishing. he came for urgent business. buttering up the state's senior senator and chairman of the finance committee who could hold the fate of health care in his hands. >> first of all, the man working tirelessly to make sure americans get a fair deal when it comes to health care in america. give him a big round of applause. >> reporter: in private, top presidential advisors said the fight reached a critical stage. the opposition gained steam, capitalizing on anger over bail outs and debt. >> where does it state government has these powers to take over health care. >> by comparison, the president's town hall was tame. he got one pointed question that reflected the strong opposition he's facing. >> we keep getting the bull. that's all we get, bull. you can't tell us how you are going to pay for this. the only way to get that money is to raise our taxes. you said you wouldn't. >> look, you are absolu
he tells us the president is mixing business with pleasure in big sky montana. >> reporter: sure, montana is a nice place to visit this time of year. the president had more on his mind than fly fishing. he came for urgent business. buttering up the state's senior senator and chairman of the finance committee who could hold the fate of health care in his hands. >> first of all, the man working tirelessly to make sure americans get a fair deal when it comes to health care in america....
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everybody loves montana. this is our first guest tonight joining me now, from montana, is nbc news political director and chief white house correspondent chuck todd. chuck, on a very light note tonight, it's been a long week. have a big steak on big eddie tonight, will you? you're in steak country out there. can we work that out? >> can i tell you, you bring up a good point. everybody here is in a good mood. i know -- we noticed that with -- whether they were for the president, opponents of the president. everybody does seem to be happy to live here. and if you look at the backdrop outside of the plane, behind the plane, you can see why. those mountains are very refreshing. the air is refreshing. it is kind of nice. you see why everybody's in a good mood. i have to say the governor is watching me as i do this, go ahead. >> he's known for twisting arms. we've got him on the program in a minute. are we watching a popular president in montana today? i ask because the television cameras, it looked like an amiable
everybody loves montana. this is our first guest tonight joining me now, from montana, is nbc news political director and chief white house correspondent chuck todd. chuck, on a very light note tonight, it's been a long week. have a big steak on big eddie tonight, will you? you're in steak country out there. can we work that out? >> can i tell you, you bring up a good point. everybody here is in a good mood. i know -- we noticed that with -- whether they were for the president, opponents...
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the president is in montana today. ed, your thoughts on where things stand now a couple of weeks into this recess? >> i think it's a golden opportunity for the president because he is going into the back yaured yard of max baucus. i understand the senator is in the crowd but not on the stage. >> chairman of the finance committee, president is going to his home state but he is not on stage with the president? >> that's what i'm told. he will be in the crowd but not on the stage. i think the president should call the senator up on stage and say you're against public option and i'm for it so let's have a discussion. even after chuck grassley out on the stump talking about a death panel which is completely false, they still have olive branches. >> linda douglas who works for the white house? >> absolutely. the communications director working on this. i've never seen a white house respond the way obama white house is responding to this. the more they get attacked the more olive branches they have and this is frustratinging
the president is in montana today. ed, your thoughts on where things stand now a couple of weeks into this recess? >> i think it's a golden opportunity for the president because he is going into the back yaured yard of max baucus. i understand the senator is in the crowd but not on the stage. >> chairman of the finance committee, president is going to his home state but he is not on stage with the president? >> that's what i'm told. he will be in the crowd but not on the...
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in bozeman, montana or outside the town. he is expected to talk about a part of the plan designed to prevent insurance companies were from dropping or limiting people with serious illnesses. but obviousliy going to meet with people who have concerns about the plan. >> i believe that there is a health care crisis. i really do. do i believe that the government needs to be more involved? no. because i think that they just -- whenever they get their fingers in the pot, it kind of just turns black. >> we have just spent so much money on the stimulus and the t.a.r.p. then we're going to add another huge entitlement in the form of the public option. >> well, we know that you have questions about your own health care. so we have sorted out the fact from fiction about health care reform. find it at cnn.com/robin. >>> the tropics are heating up. it's that time of year. so you know we're getting a little bit more active there. chris is in for bob. let's find out what's going on. good morning. >> good morning, robin. you remember tropic
in bozeman, montana or outside the town. he is expected to talk about a part of the plan designed to prevent insurance companies were from dropping or limiting people with serious illnesses. but obviousliy going to meet with people who have concerns about the plan. >> i believe that there is a health care crisis. i really do. do i believe that the government needs to be more involved? no. because i think that they just -- whenever they get their fingers in the pot, it kind of just turns...
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hosting a town hall meeting in montana today. michael vick holding a news conference today with the coach of his new team the philadelphia eagles. vick knows he did terrible things running a dogfighting ring and he wants a second chance. and on this day in 1985, a singer named michael jackson secretly outbid his friend, paul mccartney for the publishing rights to nearly every beatle's song. the beatles, of course, have produced some of the best known and best selling music in pop history. the publishing rights to tul it all, highly lucrative. in the early '60's john lennon and mccartney split ownership of. the wishing bidder michael jackson at more than 47 million. it's worth many times than that now. mccarthy was lived because he told jackson to invest in music publishing. the king of pop got a ticket to ride 24 years ago today. and now you know the news for this friday, august the 14th, 2008. i'm shepard smith. make it a great
hosting a town hall meeting in montana today. michael vick holding a news conference today with the coach of his new team the philadelphia eagles. vick knows he did terrible things running a dogfighting ring and he wants a second chance. and on this day in 1985, a singer named michael jackson secretly outbid his friend, paul mccartney for the publishing rights to nearly every beatle's song. the beatles, of course, have produced some of the best known and best selling music in pop history. the...
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. >> i'm joined live from big sky, montana, chuck todd. good morning again, chuck. >> reporter: good morning, alex. >> let's talk about the president's response. what was it and did it satisfy the crowd? >> well, i think the crowd was satisfied with the answer. what the president did was, he answered specifically on this issue of paying for health care. you know, this is something that's frustrated the white house a bit. that is, from the very beginning, the president said whatever they do with health care, it is not going to add to the deficit. the problem is, you know, the general public is still seeing what government is doing in general, in seeing a big deficit, in seeing a lot of money spent. while it is true that everything they're doing, every plan they've come up will be deficit-neutral when it comes to this thing, it's just not -- that part of it is penetrating the public psyche enough, or what, because that has been something that, when you listen to these protesters and listen to the folks that have come to these town has and be
. >> i'm joined live from big sky, montana, chuck todd. good morning again, chuck. >> reporter: good morning, alex. >> let's talk about the president's response. what was it and did it satisfy the crowd? >> well, i think the crowd was satisfied with the answer. what the president did was, he answered specifically on this issue of paying for health care. you know, this is something that's frustrated the white house a bit. that is, from the very beginning, the president...
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ed henry, cnn, big sky, montana. >>> so many questions surroundsing this. if you want to know more about the health care debate and how reforms could affect you and your family, just check out the special health care in america website on -- dot com for a great deal of information, the latest on town hall debates, fact checks and ireports, just go to cnn.com/health care. >>> talking about the economy now, bought the troubled colonial bank group yesterday, the largest bank failure so far this year. bb & t is taking on their $22 billion in assets as well as deposits and branches. the fdic handle the rest. most of colonial's customers should be okay. the fdic as you may know, guarantees to protect bank account balances up to $250,000. >>> cash for clunkers is causing a cash flow problem for several auto dealers. they say the federal government hasn't reimbursed them for their trade-in deals and that has put them in a cash crunch some. rebate requests submitted nearly three weeks ago haven't even been paid yet. that lag time may cause some dealers to opt out of
ed henry, cnn, big sky, montana. >>> so many questions surroundsing this. if you want to know more about the health care debate and how reforms could affect you and your family, just check out the special health care in america website on -- dot com for a great deal of information, the latest on town hall debates, fact checks and ireports, just go to cnn.com/health care. >>> talking about the economy now, bought the troubled colonial bank group yesterday, the largest bank...
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the president received a polite reception at a town hall meeting in montana. steve handlesman has more. >> with polls showing support dropping for his health care initiative, president obama took the bull by the horns himself and took the heat. >> that's all we get is bull. you can't tell us how you're going to pay for this. the only way you will get that money is to raise your taxes. you said you wouldn't. >> you are absolutely right. i can't cover another 46 million people for freefment let's assume it costs $30 billion per year over 10 years. we do have to come up with that money. when i wa was campaigning, i promised i would not raise your taxes if you made $250,000 a year or less. but i said for people like myself who make more than that, there is nothing wrong with me paying a little bit more in order to help people who got a little bit less. that was my commitment. >> backing the president's plans are some strange bed fellows, a big union, drug companies, hospitals, and doctors, the a.m.a. in this new ad -- >> what does health care mean? quality afforda
the president received a polite reception at a town hall meeting in montana. steve handlesman has more. >> with polls showing support dropping for his health care initiative, president obama took the bull by the horns himself and took the heat. >> that's all we get is bull. you can't tell us how you're going to pay for this. the only way you will get that money is to raise your taxes. you said you wouldn't. >> you are absolutely right. i can't cover another 46 million people...
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he came close here in montana. people here on the ground are telling me they're very concerned about government spending and they want to put the brakes on this health reform effort. >>> spend a day in the tiny town of livingston, montana, and you quickly see why the president's health care push is facing big problems in big sky country -- even from those he's trying to help. >> we've got two kids. my husband is the only one working. >> macdonald is uninsured so she gets discounted dental work at the local clinic, she voted for the president and agrees there needs to be reform but is worried about the details. >> i believe there's a health care crisis, i do. do i believe that the government needs to be more involved? no. i think when they get their fingers in the pot, it just kind of turns black. >> a common sentiment here where a second obama voter told us government is too big. >> we just spent so much money on the stimulus and the tarp. then add another huge entitlement in the form of the public option. >> the m
he came close here in montana. people here on the ground are telling me they're very concerned about government spending and they want to put the brakes on this health reform effort. >>> spend a day in the tiny town of livingston, montana, and you quickly see why the president's health care push is facing big problems in big sky country -- even from those he's trying to help. >> we've got two kids. my husband is the only one working. >> macdonald is uninsured so she gets...
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the president is in montana doing a bit of sightseeing. he urges americans to lower the volume in the health care fight and listen to one another. >> i know there is plenty of real concern and skepticism out there. i know that in a time of economic upheaval, the idea of change can be unsettling. i know there are some folks who believe that government should have no role at all in solving our problems. these are legitimate differences, worthy of the real discussion that america deserves. >> our senior white house correspondent, ed henry, is traveling with the president. first montana, later today, colorado. why these locations specifically? >> reporter: partially because these are not necessarily democratic areas friendly. president made a point to come to montana, colorado, in the mountain west. the democratic presidential candidates had abandoned thinking they couldn't win in previous elections. he won some of them. he is trying to translate the health reform debate. when you talk to a white house debate, you say, look, he can have a reas
the president is in montana doing a bit of sightseeing. he urges americans to lower the volume in the health care fight and listen to one another. >> i know there is plenty of real concern and skepticism out there. i know that in a time of economic upheaval, the idea of change can be unsettling. i know there are some folks who believe that government should have no role at all in solving our problems. these are legitimate differences, worthy of the real discussion that america deserves....
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flying to a townhall in a conservative part of montana. the audience we were told was not prescreened. the meeting was more like a campaign rally than debate over health care. the president even getting a standing ovation. we have the story covered tonight beginning with the chief white house correspondent chuck todd now joining us from belgrade, montana, chuck. >>> good evening, ann. the president finished up the first of what are going to be back to back townhall meetings out west. colorado happens tomorrow. awful this part of an opportunity to try to regain the political momentum in his push for health care reform. president obama came to the hills of montana with his entire family in tow, for what was billed as a townhall on health care but at times felt more like a campaign rally. >> hello, montana. >> reporter: president obama was reminiscent of candidate obama at times as he worked the audience. >> so i need you to keep knocking on doors, talking to your neighbors, spread the facts. >> reporter: the president did take questions from
flying to a townhall in a conservative part of montana. the audience we were told was not prescreened. the meeting was more like a campaign rally than debate over health care. the president even getting a standing ovation. we have the story covered tonight beginning with the chief white house correspondent chuck todd now joining us from belgrade, montana, chuck. >>> good evening, ann. the president finished up the first of what are going to be back to back townhall meetings out west....
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in a conservative montana suburb. there's a pretty safe bet he's going to hear pushback from some critics. our white house correspondent ed henry is there finding out what people are thinking ahead of the president's visit. so selling health care reform, been talking about it a lot. we're going to bring you the president's town hall live right here on cnn. but first, i want to bring up ed henry. there he is. what are you expected to see today? could it get heated? >> reporter: it could get more heated. we talked to people who waited online to get tickets to this town hall in the area. they were fans of the president, democrats, but they told us that there were other people in line that were conservatives. it was an open process and there were a lot of people online saying they wanted to ask the president some pointed tough questions. i can tell you the people we've been talking to on the ground here the last couple of days are saying they really don't trust the federal government and they've got deep concerns about th
in a conservative montana suburb. there's a pretty safe bet he's going to hear pushback from some critics. our white house correspondent ed henry is there finding out what people are thinking ahead of the president's visit. so selling health care reform, been talking about it a lot. we're going to bring you the president's town hall live right here on cnn. but first, i want to bring up ed henry. there he is. what are you expected to see today? could it get heated? >> reporter: it could...
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. >> reporter: the stop comes on the heels of last night's meeting in montana. the president faced pointed but civil questions about how he will pay for the plan to reform the nation's health care system, a process that has caused his once sky high approval ratings to fall. in his weekly address, he wants the challenges to move forward. but utah senator orrin hatch rejected the charge saying americans just want the facts. >> although i strongly encourage the use of respectful debate in the town halls, we should not be stifling the discussions. there's nothing unamerican about disagreements. our great nation was founded on speaking our minds. >> reporter: the voters explain and sometimes defengd the reform legislation they are expected to undertake when they return to capitol hill next month. oncochran, abc news, washington. >> tonight, christopher dodd is out of the hospital after undergoing surgery for prostate cancer. a statement from his office says the 65 year was released from a cancer center. the five-term democrat announced last month he'd been diagnosed
. >> reporter: the stop comes on the heels of last night's meeting in montana. the president faced pointed but civil questions about how he will pay for the plan to reform the nation's health care system, a process that has caused his once sky high approval ratings to fall. in his weekly address, he wants the challenges to move forward. but utah senator orrin hatch rejected the charge saying americans just want the facts. >> although i strongly encourage the use of respectful debate...
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downplaying the protests by angry protesters at town hall meetings across the country, and he was in montana to post a town hall meeting of his own. in the meantime, president obama says he is not trying to vilify insurance companies. he is on an four-state tour as part of his pledge to overhaul the insurance system. >>> earlier today, eunice kennedy shriver was honored, the founder of special olympics. her daughter, california first lady maria shriver, who called her mother, quote, "skerries smart and not afraid to show it -- scary smart." her brother, cedric entered kennedy, could not attend as he continues to battle cancer -- senator edward kennedy. >>> a judge dismissed after letting air out of a tire. >>> also ahead, jon and kate plus police. what force them to go to.ir >>> we have new information about the mid-air collisions over the hudson river last weekend. just seconds before the crash, a conflict alert warningd on the dispy. appeared on the display. controllers told the ntsb they do not recall hearing those warnings. two people have been suspended, and a supervisor who was not in
downplaying the protests by angry protesters at town hall meetings across the country, and he was in montana to post a town hall meeting of his own. in the meantime, president obama says he is not trying to vilify insurance companies. he is on an four-state tour as part of his pledge to overhaul the insurance system. >>> earlier today, eunice kennedy shriver was honored, the founder of special olympics. her daughter, california first lady maria shriver, who called her mother, quote,...
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he'll hold a town hall meeting in montana on friday, then another one in colorado on saturday. he'll have his work cut out for him. opponents show no sign of backing down. some are being escorted out of town halls. one group in ohio brought a photo of the president altered to make him look like adolf hitler. >> in summary it's a fascist bill. >> reporter: the lawmakers they're confronting are trying their best to keep the dialogue going. but they know cooler heads must prevail if they want to get healthcare reform back on track. joel brown, cbs news, the white house. >>> president obama had a more congenial conversation yesterday with a young reporter, a very young reporter. 11-year-old damon weaver covered last year's presidential campaign and was promised an interview with president obama. most of his questions dealt with education, but basketball has its place too. >> everyone knows that you love basketball. i think it would be cool to have a president that can dunk. can you dunk? >> not anymore. i used to when i was young, but i'm almost 50 now, so your legs are the first t
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jack and i have relatives in montana, people who live in montana are a breed apart. what is being made of this choice of going to montana where there's a lot of independence and plain spokenness? >> you're right about that. a couple of reasons, the mountain west becoming more and more of a swing area. they're very dependent on. of course the chairman of the senate finance committee, max baucus, that's no surprise. that's why they've been running commercials in that area. but a big reason is the president is doing this national park tour ahead of his sojourn in martha's vineyard. we'll see the president in yellow stone and the grand canyon so this was part of that swing and that was the pacific region. why today? why there? >> let's talk about the cheney story on the front page of "the washington post" yesterday. you say this might be much ado about nothing. why? >> move along. nothing to see here. >> really? >> no. the cheney camp says this slightly overstated. i think that the story got the music right if not the words. there definitely are differences in perspectiv
jack and i have relatives in montana, people who live in montana are a breed apart. what is being made of this choice of going to montana where there's a lot of independence and plain spokenness? >> you're right about that. a couple of reasons, the mountain west becoming more and more of a swing area. they're very dependent on. of course the chairman of the senate finance committee, max baucus, that's no surprise. that's why they've been running commercials in that area. but a big reason...
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he had one in montana, new hampshire as well. pretty much they kept it civil and certainly yesterday in montana as well. he has another one coming up. >> in fact, the president holds another one today in grand junction, colorado. it's just one of several health care-related events going on. pete stark is holding three, in fact, in california. take a look at this map. there is a lot going on. >> he is a brave man to do three. >> a lot of these town halls taking place this weekend, a map of that. let's get you to democratic congressman david scott. he is going to be holding a health fair. then who else is doing it? danny davis has a town hall meeting this morning as well and reform opponents will hold a rally in atlanta with former republican congressman dick armey. a lot on the agenda today. if you can get out to get to one, try to. in some places the emotions may be a little high. >> curious to see what will happen. representative scott as we know is the one who had the swafkt ka painted on his office after he had a shouting matc
he had one in montana, new hampshire as well. pretty much they kept it civil and certainly yesterday in montana as well. he has another one coming up. >> in fact, the president holds another one today in grand junction, colorado. it's just one of several health care-related events going on. pete stark is holding three, in fact, in california. take a look at this map. there is a lot going on. >> he is a brave man to do three. >> a lot of these town halls taking place this...
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he has the latest from big sky, montana. chuck? >> good morning, lester. the president is out west for a working vacation. yesterday was town hall number one. today will be town hall number two in grand junction, colorado, all of it is an attempt to recapture political momentum to pass health care reform. president obama came to the hills of montana with his entire family in tow for what was billed as a town hall on health care but at times felt like a campaign rally. president obama was reminiscent of candidate obama at times, as he worked the audience. >> so i need you to keep knocking on doors, talking to your neighbors, spread the facts. >> reporter: the president did take questions from a mostly supportive audience, but not before offering his own media critique of how town halls have been covered this week. >> tv loves a ruckus. what you haven't seen on tv and what makes me proud, are the many constructive meetings going on all over the country. >> reporter: mindful of tuesday's relatively cane new hampshire town hall the president avoided on calling
he has the latest from big sky, montana. chuck? >> good morning, lester. the president is out west for a working vacation. yesterday was town hall number one. today will be town hall number two in grand junction, colorado, all of it is an attempt to recapture political momentum to pass health care reform. president obama came to the hills of montana with his entire family in tow for what was billed as a town hall on health care but at times felt like a campaign rally. president obama was...
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so why did he choose montana? >> reporter: well, i think what the white house is trying to say is, look, the president is not afraid to take on his critics head on o head-on. there was an open process in terms of the tickets. we talked to some democrats who waited in line to get tickets. there were conservatives in line as well who were critical of the president. he may get tough questions today. i think the president wants to show he's not afraid of a fight. he wants to show maybe he's not all hat, no cattle. >> all right. nor are you, as we know. ed henry. >> reporter: thanks, christi. >> we appreciate it. take care. >>> i know so many of you have been asking for more information on health care reform because it does seem so blurry in many areas, doesn't it? there is one central place where you can find some answers. go to cnn.com/health care. we have it there for you. you'll find coverage of the town halls, including how to find one year you, and you can upload your town hall i-report, too. there's information
so why did he choose montana? >> reporter: well, i think what the white house is trying to say is, look, the president is not afraid to take on his critics head on o head-on. there was an open process in terms of the tickets. we talked to some democrats who waited in line to get tickets. there were conservatives in line as well who were critical of the president. he may get tough questions today. i think the president wants to show he's not afraid of a fight. he wants to show maybe he's...
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. >> a restaurant in montana has a beef with president obama. when he comes to town tomorrow, ted's on tannin grill will offer a $10 bison burger to the customers there. this is spurred by the president's love of cheeseburgers. >>> let's find out what happened with the redskins. >> it was a newsworthy night. michael vick is back in the national football league. hey smart, how? well, funny you should ask. you see, after i book 10 nights, i get a free one. say i spend 2 nights at a big name hotel, 3 at a boutique, and 5 at a beach resort... and boom! free night. ( dings, monkey chatters ) ( in a baby voice ) aren't you a smart one? ( monkey laughs ) accumulate 10 nights and get a night free. welcomerewards from hotels.com. smart. so smart. >>> i am here in baltimore. did not read too much into this. the coaches got a chance to look at so many of the young players. baltimore beat washington in the first preseason game, 23-0. washington won the toss, and jason campbell completed his first two passes. he never got the offense and the baltimore territ
. >> a restaurant in montana has a beef with president obama. when he comes to town tomorrow, ted's on tannin grill will offer a $10 bison burger to the customers there. this is spurred by the president's love of cheeseburgers. >>> let's find out what happened with the redskins. >> it was a newsworthy night. michael vick is back in the national football league. hey smart, how? well, funny you should ask. you see, after i book 10 nights, i get a free one. say i spend 2...
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if you're eating something what they are not serving up in montana. a nice day for fit you don't mind the scattered showers. a few thunderstorms. rough stuff in the last couple of days in central part and up in saint augustine, we showed you that video yesterday. today a little bit better. going up the eastern seaboard into places like philadelphia, like new york, some thunder boomers and mid-day philadelphia some thunderstorms right now. i'll enlarge this shot for you and you can see a few cells moving between allentown and philadelphia. delaware river that runs right along here and this morning along the banks you'll be getting some delusions, heavy rainfall coming in possibly strong wind gust taos. you could see toppled trees. meanwhile back more towards the southwest of that area just north of washington, d.c. we're seeing scattered showers. washington may be in the mix for more storms in the afternoon. a slig risk of storms as far south of the outer banks of north carolina, charleston out to the parade grounds. some storms there. scattered activi
if you're eating something what they are not serving up in montana. a nice day for fit you don't mind the scattered showers. a few thunderstorms. rough stuff in the last couple of days in central part and up in saint augustine, we showed you that video yesterday. today a little bit better. going up the eastern seaboard into places like philadelphia, like new york, some thunder boomers and mid-day philadelphia some thunderstorms right now. i'll enlarge this shot for you and you can see a few...
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this afternoon he told a town hall in montana. brooke hart is in washington. >> president obama has west on a health care reform rescue mission. >> fascist pig. >> let the record show that the man left on his own. >> polls show that his efforts are in trouble. 34% of americans tell "usa today" they are more sympathetic to protesters. former gop house speaker newt gingrich wants more town halls. >> within 90 days, 90% of that will disappear and you have a civil dialogue. >> one of the reasons we push back is because of the misconceptions. >> starting today, a coalition of reform allies raises the stakes in a new commercial. >> what does insurance reform really mean? >> paid for by drug makers and the biggest hospital groups in the country, teaming up with a major union to back the president. >> you cannot be denied coverage for pre-existing condition or drop if you get sick. >> it is a counterpunch to critics at town halls getting saturation coverage. one group rallying protesters, freedomworks, calls it a lot of air between big bu
this afternoon he told a town hall in montana. brooke hart is in washington. >> president obama has west on a health care reform rescue mission. >> fascist pig. >> let the record show that the man left on his own. >> polls show that his efforts are in trouble. 34% of americans tell "usa today" they are more sympathetic to protesters. former gop house speaker newt gingrich wants more town halls. >> within 90 days, 90% of that will disappear and you have a...
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the ad targets a dozen states including montana and colorado. that's where the president next makes his case for health care change, clearly behind where he thought he would be in getting reform passed. in washington, brooke hart, wbal-tv 11 news. >> as the level of anger rises among protesters pow posing health care reform, one of the -- a 51-year-old was spotted and defanetained by washington county sheriff's deputies after he brandished a sign that said "death to obama, "and another sign said "death to michelle and her two stupid kids. " he was turned over to secret service and an investigation is underway. >> 11 news reporter kerry cavanaugh joins us with more on the crash involving michael phelps. >> hi, there. the accident happened around 9:00 last night and the scene brought much of mount vernonon to a stand still as you can imagine. two parked cars blocked traffic, but it wasn't the crash that had bystanders craning their necks. even though he wore a ravens jersey he stood a head taller than everyone else and was recognizable as michael
the ad targets a dozen states including montana and colorado. that's where the president next makes his case for health care change, clearly behind where he thought he would be in getting reform passed. in washington, brooke hart, wbal-tv 11 news. >> as the level of anger rises among protesters pow posing health care reform, one of the -- a 51-year-old was spotted and defanetained by washington county sheriff's deputies after he brandished a sign that said "death to obama, "and...
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hundreds of people came out to hear the president speak in montana. he talked about the difficulty of people being tried to buy health care insurance companies because of pre-existing conditions and when they become seriously ill. the president says that his plan will put a stop to that. we are held hostage at any given moment. >> those that charge fees that people cannot afford at a time when they desperately need care. >> the president also predicted that health insurance reform will be passed this year. a landmark government study cited tens of thousands of deaths from medical errors and a investigation found low or no progress since then. the barack obama administration wants to make that a priority. this is part 2 of our series on deadly medical mistakes. >> president barack obama took office promising reforms in health care including patient safety. six months later, the new white house health czar says that the program as making progress. >> nearly $20 billion of stimulus money to kickstart computerization of medical records is one key to makin
hundreds of people came out to hear the president speak in montana. he talked about the difficulty of people being tried to buy health care insurance companies because of pre-existing conditions and when they become seriously ill. the president says that his plan will put a stop to that. we are held hostage at any given moment. >> those that charge fees that people cannot afford at a time when they desperately need care. >> the president also predicted that health insurance reform...
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appears the president will face off with angry protesters and the first stop is planned in bozeman, montana. this meeting will folkous a provision to prevent insurance companies from dropping or limiting coverage for those who become seriously ill. >>> a picture is worth a thousand words but some say metro acted too quickly without the facts after this picture surfaced showing a metrobus driver on a cell phone while driving. the eunice kennedy shriver driver's union says the two-way radio was broken and the woman had to use the cell phone to call in a malfunction. the union denies the bus was actually moving. metro went confirm the radio issue and the driver is on paid leave. >>> judgment day in a crime spree that terrorized montgomery county for months. elderly women tied up, robbed and taxed inside their home. a judge sentenced jose garcia polara to life without parole followed by three consecutive life sentences. one of his victims died after the attack. >>> today, police will continue their search for shook eat abell. yesterday, a possible break in the case as police unearthed a shoe. b
appears the president will face off with angry protesters and the first stop is planned in bozeman, montana. this meeting will folkous a provision to prevent insurance companies from dropping or limiting coverage for those who become seriously ill. >>> a picture is worth a thousand words but some say metro acted too quickly without the facts after this picture surfaced showing a metrobus driver on a cell phone while driving. the eunice kennedy shriver driver's union says the two-way...
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that happened in montana. you know my lease iris? you watch and montana. >> no, i don't. i'm a fan of her father's music. >> mike: look at a piece of tape here. she is only 16. which he pulled dancing at the teen choice awards? that's a no-no. we will show you the footage on the comeback. the flowers are blooming. the air is sweet. and zyrtec® starts... relieving my allergies... 2 hours faster than claritin®. my worst symptoms feel better, indoors and outdoors. with zyrtec®, the fastest... 24-hour allergy medicine, i promise not to wait as long to go for our ride. zyrtec® works fast, so i can love the air™. that's a-- tiny netbook. yeah, it's-- good-looking, lightweight. generally awesome. and you could just-- go online, video-chat with my cousin. this is un-- under $200. are you some kind of-- mind reader, visionary ? no, i have them. huh. the new lightweight hp mini netbook with windows and america's largest and most-reliable 3g network built in. only 199.99 with mobile broadband plans from 39.99 i am-- speechless, envious. wanna be me right now. getting one. "wha
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. >>> the first family made time in montana for some whitewater rafting. today they are touring national parks in yellowstone, wyoming and grand junction, colorado. in addition to the president's town hall at precisely 6:15 p.m. eastern time. chuck todd is traveling with the president and he will join us with a live report in just a little bit. >>> seven people are dead, 91 injured after a suicide car bombing at nato's military headquarters in afghanistan. it happened in the capital city of kabul in a heavily guarded neighborhood. it comes five days before the presidential election. thetal l taliban has claimed responsibility. the blast was the first major attack since february. >> and do look at this video from china. the flooding is as you can see literally watching the homes away. not only causing landslides, but they destroyed roads and burst the river banks. according to cctv, china's state owned news channel, up to 11 are dead, two people are injured. >>> well, police in georgia confirm that a missing woman's cell phone has been found along the side
. >>> the first family made time in montana for some whitewater rafting. today they are touring national parks in yellowstone, wyoming and grand junction, colorado. in addition to the president's town hall at precisely 6:15 p.m. eastern time. chuck todd is traveling with the president and he will join us with a live report in just a little bit. >>> seven people are dead, 91 injured after a suicide car bombing at nato's military headquarters in afghanistan. it happened in the...
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. >> reporter: in montana last night, folks who were dropped by their insurance company after they got sick. >> we are held hostage at any given moment by health insurance companies that deny coverage or drop coverage. >> reporter: and here in grand junction, it's about ow premiums are going up. >> in the past few year, premiums have nearly doubled. >> reporter: and mr. obama is getting some help from political allies, a coalition that includes some strange bed foale will hes that include drug company, unions and hospitals, launched a $12 million ad campaign in 130er9 of reform. >> so what does health insurance reform really mean? >> reporter: lester, the president overnight actually in phoenix where tomorrow it's all about vacation. the family will tour the grand can john. lester? >> chuck todd this evening, thank you. we're joined f more from washington with david gregory. the story line is the president trying to take back the message, but does the white house at least privately take some responsibility for losing control of that message in the first place? >> well, it has to. the p
. >> reporter: in montana last night, folks who were dropped by their insurance company after they got sick. >> we are held hostage at any given moment by health insurance companies that deny coverage or drop coverage. >> reporter: and here in grand junction, it's about ow premiums are going up. >> in the past few year, premiums have nearly doubled. >> reporter: and mr. obama is getting some help from political allies, a coalition that includes some strange bed...
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the president heads to montana today and colorado tomorrow for more town halls. meantime, a group of healthcare backers have now launched a $12 million tv ad campaign to answer the critics. and u.s. marines are gaining ground now for the battle for control of taliban-led towns in afghanistan. american and afghan troops have managed to take about half of the town, and u.s. aircraft are using missiles to attack militants. they want to secure that area ahead of next week's presidential election. >> a private funeral mass is set for today in hyannis, massachusetts, for eunice kennedy shriver. last night a prayer service was held in cape cod. shriver was the sister of the late president kennedy and the founder of the special olympics. shriver died tuesday at the age of 88. mourners praised her for her life of public service. >> she regarded the wealth she had, she'd been given t gift that she'd been given, her body. bfering her was appear asset that she was meant to use to help other people in the service of god. >> earlier in the day, hundreds of people gathered for
the president heads to montana today and colorado tomorrow for more town halls. meantime, a group of healthcare backers have now launched a $12 million tv ad campaign to answer the critics. and u.s. marines are gaining ground now for the battle for control of taliban-led towns in afghanistan. american and afghan troops have managed to take about half of the town, and u.s. aircraft are using missiles to attack militants. they want to secure that area ahead of next week's presidential election....
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this is an airport hangar in belgrade, montana is just over an hour. >> palin, montana. thank you. thank you. have they see. thank you so much. thank you. i am excited to be back in montana. where is michelle? michelle and the girls were supposed to go whitewater rafting. i just heard some rain to wonder not know what is going on out there. they are on their way. i want to acknowledge some outstanding public officials and friends. first of all, the man who is working tirelessly to make sure that the american people get a fair deal when it comes to health care in america. please give max baucus a big round of applause. please give max baucus a big round of applause. [applause] one of my favorite people in washington, probably because he has not gone washington, still gets the same haircut. give it up for john. [applause] your own start here in montana, the great governor of this state, please give brian schweitzer and his lovely wife, nancy, a big round of applause. [applause] the lieutenant government, john bollinger, is here. give john a big round of applause. [applause] the mayor
this is an airport hangar in belgrade, montana is just over an hour. >> palin, montana. thank you. thank you. have they see. thank you so much. thank you. i am excited to be back in montana. where is michelle? michelle and the girls were supposed to go whitewater rafting. i just heard some rain to wonder not know what is going on out there. they are on their way. i want to acknowledge some outstanding public officials and friends. first of all, the man who is working tirelessly to make...
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yesterday he held a town hall meeting in montana where he got some tough questions from the 13,000 people who attended. >> with polls showing support dropping for his health care initiative president obama took the lead himself at a town hall in montana and took the heat. >> that's all we did. you can't tell us how you are going to pay for this. the only way you are going to get that money is to raise our taxes. you said you wouldn't. >> you are absolutely right. i can't cover another 46 million people for free. but let's astume it costs about $30 billion over 10 years. we do have to come up with that money. when i was campaigning, i made a promise that i would not raise your taxes if you made $250,000 a year or less. that's what i said. but i said for people like myself who make more than that, there's nothing wrong with me paying a little bit more in order to help people who have a little bit less. that was my commitment. >> backing the president's plans are the unions, drug companies, hospitals, and doctors, the a.m.a. >> what does health insurance reform really mean? quality affordabl
yesterday he held a town hall meeting in montana where he got some tough questions from the 13,000 people who attended. >> with polls showing support dropping for his health care initiative president obama took the lead himself at a town hall in montana and took the heat. >> that's all we did. you can't tell us how you are going to pay for this. the only way you are going to get that money is to raise our taxes. you said you wouldn't. >> you are absolutely right. i can't cover...
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stops include montana and colorado. cbs news us who correspondent chip reid is traveling with the president and joins us from big sky this morning with more. good morning, chip. >> reporter: good morning erica. the president came here to big sky country for a town hall meetin his critics were predicting that this would be the time he would finally see that anger over health care reform face to face. >> hello, montana! >> reporter: it was clear right from the start this crowd was on his side. >> welcome and thank you. i believe in reform as well. >> reporter: the president lightened the mood even more with a little humor. >> here in montana, you got bears and moose and elk and in washington you just have mostly bulls. >> reporter: but finally some anger from a man who turned the president's humor against him. >> that's all we get is bull. you can't tell us how you're going to pay for this. >> reporter: the president said he would not raise taxes on the middle class but the plan would be paid for. still looking to take on
stops include montana and colorado. cbs news us who correspondent chip reid is traveling with the president and joins us from big sky this morning with more. good morning, chip. >> reporter: good morning erica. the president came here to big sky country for a town hall meetin his critics were predicting that this would be the time he would finally see that anger over health care reform face to face. >> hello, montana! >> reporter: it was clear right from the start this crowd...
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today in montana, he said he expects to pay for part of it by raising taxes. but only on the wealthiest americans. he also said media coverage of recent town hall protests have been overblown. obama will hold another town hall tomorrow in colorado. >>> special olympics founder eunice kennedy shriver has been laid to rest in massachusetts. shriver's grandchildren and her daughter maria shriver spoke at the private ceremony in cape cod. shriver's ailing brother, senator ted kennedy, was not able to attend. >>> lynette "jeeky" fromme was released from prison today in texas. fromme was 26 years old in 1975 when she point ad 45 caliber pistol at the president in sacramento. she received a life sentence but received time off for good conduct. coming up this half hour, warn being the threat of dog flu in our area and what you can do to prevent your pets from getting sick. four star hotel in venice makes a costly mistake. all for a romantic getaway for one euro cent. we will meet a local golfer whoa at 91 years old has just won an olympic medal. fieidch dav baker is d
today in montana, he said he expects to pay for part of it by raising taxes. but only on the wealthiest americans. he also said media coverage of recent town hall protests have been overblown. obama will hold another town hall tomorrow in colorado. >>> special olympics founder eunice kennedy shriver has been laid to rest in massachusetts. shriver's grandchildren and her daughter maria shriver spoke at the private ceremony in cape cod. shriver's ailing brother, senator ted kennedy, was...
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that's the message president barack obama brought to montana today. he's on a four-state tour to his health care reform plan. an increasingly contentious topic across the country. >> reporter: the president hielf out in montana today which is out west but as two democratic senators said the fight is fierce and you have seen all of these town halls. many in maryland and it has been kind of tough on democrats. but on president barack obama today, not surprisingly nobody got in his face. but it did get some tough questions. the president's aides say the president has been itching to deal with the toughest of questions. number one, they say he is convinced health care reform insurgent and doable. number two, he's convinced a lot of the so-called tough questions are really based on misconceptions. didn't hear any misconceptions alleged today. but the president did get the core question which is how are we going to afford all of this and here is some of what happened in montana. >> if i'm writing a check to my local church, i don't know why uncle sam should
that's the message president barack obama brought to montana today. he's on a four-state tour to his health care reform plan. an increasingly contentious topic across the country. >> reporter: the president hielf out in montana today which is out west but as two democratic senators said the fight is fierce and you have seen all of these town halls. many in maryland and it has been kind of tough on democrats. but on president barack obama today, not surprisingly nobody got in his face. but...
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he kicked off a four-state tour holding a town hall meeting in montana. he told the crowd his plan will keep insurance companies from dropping congress for whose who get sick and also acknowledged the wild reaction at other town hall meetings saying tv lovers a ruckus. the president will continue his push tomorrow in colorado. >>> a deadly hit-and-run driver is still on the streets tonight. maureen umeh is everywhere at 11:00. >> brian, a small blue or black car hit and killed a man crossing suitland parkway in southeast early this morning. 61-year-old curtis general was in the crosswalk when he was hit. investigators believe the car has extensive damage to the front end and the windshield. they're hoping cameras mounted near that intersection captured pictures of it and its license plate. >>> one of the biggest lenders in real estate development shut down by regulators. the fdic has been appointed receiver of colonial bank incorporated. the 346 branches will reopen tomorrow under a new name. >>> concerns over the cash for clunkers program. many dealershi
he kicked off a four-state tour holding a town hall meeting in montana. he told the crowd his plan will keep insurance companies from dropping congress for whose who get sick and also acknowledged the wild reaction at other town hall meetings saying tv lovers a ruckus. the president will continue his push tomorrow in colorado. >>> a deadly hit-and-run driver is still on the streets tonight. maureen umeh is everywhere at 11:00. >> brian, a small blue or black car hit and killed a...
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. >> reporter: barack obama -- president obama takes aim at a town hall in montana. >> they won't be able to arbitrate on the amount of coverage you can receive in a given year or lifetime. >> reporter: his plan will prohibit insurance companies from dropping or not allowing coverage for those severely ill. lawmakers -- . >> what you haven't seen on tv and what makes me proud are the many constructive meetings going on all over the country. >> reporter: people packed the small airplane hangar, an area considered more conservative. >> you can't tell us how you're going to pay for this. the only way you're going to get that money is to raze our taxes. you said you -- race our taxes. you said you wouldn't. >> reporter: the president's ut infomercial. >> this is nothing more than a soapbox for the president. not an opportunity for the american people to come out and voice their concerns but a quay for him to pick back. >> reporter: the town hall circuit has been nerveracking for some lawmakers, none more so than arlen specter. >> what i can do this week, i have done. i have gone out and
. >> reporter: barack obama -- president obama takes aim at a town hall in montana. >> they won't be able to arbitrate on the amount of coverage you can receive in a given year or lifetime. >> reporter: his plan will prohibit insurance companies from dropping or not allowing coverage for those severely ill. lawmakers -- . >> what you haven't seen on tv and what makes me proud are the many constructive meetings going on all over the country. >> reporter: people...
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hes to montaa -- the president heads to montana tomorrow to take his message there. a new coalition of drug manufacturers, union, hospitals and other medical groups launched an ad campaign today. a protester at the town hall in hagerstown yesterday wound up investigation by the secret service because of a sign he held up. let me be clear here. we are just quoting the sign. it said "death to obama and death to michele and her two stupid kids." again that's what the sign said. we're just quoting it here. the unidentified 51-year-old man was detained by washington county police who then handed him over to the secret service. so far no charges have been filed. >>> the mayor of d.c. telling fox 5 he'll take the fight over security check points as far as he can. you may remember the crime crackdown last year, police used -- police officers right there used barricades to crack down on people coming and going from trinidad trying to keep dads on just who exactly was coming into the neighborhood last month. that was ruled unconstitutional. city attorneys are asking the federa
hes to montaa -- the president heads to montana tomorrow to take his message there. a new coalition of drug manufacturers, union, hospitals and other medical groups launched an ad campaign today. a protester at the town hall in hagerstown yesterday wound up investigation by the secret service because of a sign he held up. let me be clear here. we are just quoting the sign. it said "death to obama and death to michele and her two stupid kids." again that's what the sign said. we're...
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abc's rachel martin is in big sky montana this morning. good morning, rachel. >> reporter: good morning. kate. we're about 55 miles away from bozeman where the president held his health care town hall meeting yesterday and while there was some tension, the event started out with hugs, handshakes, even some humor. >> here in montana you've got bears and moose and elk and in washington you just have mostly bull. >> reporter: words that moments later were thrown right back at the president as he tried to set the record straight on his plans for health care reform. >> we keep getting the bull. that's all we get is bull. you can't tell us how you're going to pay for this. >> you are absolutely right that i can't cover another 46 million people for free. >> reporter: obama has been ramping up his fight for reform as opposition has been mounting on both sides of the debate. the plan to provide end-of-life counseling is being dropped from a senate version of the bill after conservatives like sarah palin said it would create so-called death panels.
abc's rachel martin is in big sky montana this morning. good morning, rachel. >> reporter: good morning. kate. we're about 55 miles away from bozeman where the president held his health care town hall meeting yesterday and while there was some tension, the event started out with hugs, handshakes, even some humor. >> here in montana you've got bears and moose and elk and in washington you just have mostly bull. >> reporter: words that moments later were thrown right back at the...